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The qualifying period for candidates to qualify for office in the 2022 City of Gainesville elections is scheduled from noon on Monday, June 13 to noon on Friday, June 17. Individuals interested in running for office should contact the Gainesville City Clerk’s Office at 352-334-5015 or [email protected] for an elections packet and to schedule an...

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The director of the National Science Foundation, one of the country’s largest and most impactful federal research agencies, visited the University of Florida last week to discuss opportunities for university researchers as well as the agency’s priorities and vision. NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan, who oversees the $8.8 billion federal agency, toured various NSF-funded projects beginning...

Scenthound, Gainesville’s first wellness-focused routine care and dog grooming company, is celebrating one year in business at Publix Market Square in southwest Gainesville. A second Alachua County location is coming soon to the Millhopper area to keep up with the growing demand for Scenthound’s routine care services. Since opening last May, Scenthound’s Gainesville SW location...

Haven Hospice’s Gainesville Attic Resale Store has opened a furniture Annex. The addition to the existing resale store, which is located at 300 NW 8th Avenue, gives shoppers an opportunity to purchase scratch and dent furniture at deeply discounted prices. The Annex is located behind the Attic Resale Store and is open Monday through Saturday...

As the University of Florida advances a sweeping effort to modernize its campus and enhance pedestrian safety, two “gateway projects” are nearing completion that will make the campus entrances more pedestrian friendly and ultimately create approximately 86 acres of walkable, bicycle-friendly space.  This summer, the Newell Gateway, formerly a service drive at Newell Drive and...

Inceptor Bio, a biotechnology company advancing cell therapies for difficult-to-treat cancers, has announced the closing of a $37 million Series A financing led by Kineticos Ventures. Proceeds from the Series A financing will be used to advance Inceptor Bio’s CAR-T lead program to a Phase I clinical trial and continue development of its CAR-M and...

Butler Enterprises has announced Kendra Scott is opening a pop-up shop at Butler Town Center.  The popular brand is known for its kaleidoscope of beautiful accessories, statement earrings, and innovative and customizable Color Bar™ experience. The Color Bar™ offers customers a unique and interactive opportunity to create custom jewelry in minutes.  The new boutique will...

The University of Florida ranks first among public universities and second nationwide in a new report that evaluates which U.S. universities are best at moving new discoveries from the lab and into the real world through research commercialization and STEM graduates. The report, “Research to Renewal: Advancing University Tech Transfer,” was produced by Heartland Forward,...

The use of a national energy-efficiency rating system during inspections required by the City of Gainesville’s new Residential Rental Housing Ordinance has earned recognition from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The city’s new ordinance, which went into effect Oct. 1, 2021, created a permit and inspection program to raise minimum energy efficiency, safety and...